Which of these is most responsible for job creation?

[Mechaman]

Yes, there is a point to be made here.

[Green Line]

Lower taxation, obviously.

[Ban my account ffs!]

A sense of optimism, plenty of money flowing around the masses, and opportunities for new demand (new markets due to tech innovation or nostalgia or freed up money due to efficiency are about it these days) create jobs.

Of those three... the third option is the obvious one unless you literally choking tax rates.... which the U.S. is far from having.  Though a 9% sales tax on groceries and clothing here in IL is a crime. 

One doesn't realize how progressive Minnesota is in nearly every aspect until one leaves the state.

[DC Al Fine]

As SnowGuy said, an economic recovery unless taxes are so high that they are choking growth out.

[Mechaman]

I was going to offer commentary, but I think DC AlFine and Snowguy nailed it.

I mean it was an obvious answer, but my main point was that in the grand scheme of things taxation and the economy are two different things that are oft interrelated but are by no means mutually exclusive.  Economic prosperity/difficulty will exist independent of state fiscal policies, though depending on the situation state fiscal policies can alleviate suffering/speed up recovery.  Again, depending on the situation that led to economic downfall.

/Moderate Heroism

[Higgs]

As SnowGuy said, an economic recovery unless taxes are so high that they are choking growth out.

This, also lol at the votes for higher taxation. Can somebody explain the logic behind that?

[136or142]

Long run growth only comes through improvements in technology, capital (plant, equipment, infrastructure) or labor.

Higher taxes that are spent on technology, infrastructure or education can absolutely result in job creation much more than keeping taxes low. This is especially true in the United States where in many areas the infrastructure is said to be near collapse.

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Recovering economy (normal, sane)

[Classic Conservative]

Lower taxation, obviously.

[muon2]

An economic recovery seems the obvious answer. Technically there has been a recovery since 2009 - six years now. Yet in IL few people would claim that they think there is a recovery. Is this the kind of recovery anticipated by the poll question?

[bagelman]

You'd get a more meaningful debate if you removed the obvious right answer. This is like asking:

"Who should be president in 2017? A Republican, a Democrat, or the smartest candidate and most qualified candidate from either party?"